Clearview volleyball wanted to achieve an equal status when it comes to success in fall sports. With three straight Patriot Athletic Conference Stripes Division championships, one can say they are already there. The Clippers line up the season with their sights set on a fourth straight championship, but they don't want things to end there. After reaching the district semifinals for the first time in school history, the Clippers are looking to go even farther. "I can't wait for the (postseason)," Clippers senior Heather Younkin said. "Because it was so fun going farther than we even went last season." Younkin was an integral piece in the Clippers' run last season. She will be even more so this season. The five-foot, 11-inch senior middle hitter registered 282 kills and 117 block kills last season. The Kent State University recruit will be the center of attention. Younkin's success at the net came off the many sets given to her by Sarah Ernst. Recording over 550 assists last season, the senior will be a key factor to Younkin's Success. Senior defensive specialist Irmalys Candelario and senior outside hitter Chania Sturgill rounds out the quartet of seniors who will lead the way. Though all the success of last season, the Clippers were disappointed the way the season ended - a three-set loss to Padua. Along with the loss, the drive of being seniors is fueling them. "I feel that everything we've accomplished already is pushing us to be our best each and every day," Younkin said. "It pushes us to keep going strong. We are looking for another conference championship, another sectional championship and a district championship." With plenty of underclassmen on the roster, the Clippers know they have to maintain a positive attitude - especially when it comes to the little things ... like practice. "We need them (underclassmen) to take practice seriously," Ernst said. "Because practice is our homework and the games are our tests" With the possibility of winning four conference championships looming, the success the Clippers have had hasn't happened overnight. Most of the players don't play Junior Olympics, but have shown an incredible amount of dedication and work ethic when the season starts to be successful. They have also been successful in the classroom earning honors for carrying a 3.5 GPA. "I told the seniors very few athletes in the whole state can say they won four conference championships in any sport," Clearview coach David Dorinski said. "It's hard to start to good programs as a freshman. They get (a chance) to do something very few people can say they have done." While the seniors have a chance to leave a lasting mark, they had a different way of stating it. "It's our last year; I want to leave with a big sha-bang." Canderlario said. ?